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News Release RI Department of Environmental Management 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908 (401) 222-2771 TDD/(401) 222-4462
PUBLIC INVITED TO ANNUAL GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF SPONSORED BY DEM, SOUTHERN NE GIANT PUMPKIN GROWERS AT FRERICHS FARM IN WARREN ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 PROVIDENCE -- The public is invited to the 16th annual Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Championship on Saturday, October 10 at Frerichs Farm in Warren. Unloading of the biggest pumpkins grown in the area will begin at 10 a.m. with the weigh-off scheduled for 1 p.m. In case of rain, the championship will take place on Sunday, October 11.Refreshments will be available, a "pumpkin coach" will shuttle people around, and corn and hay bale mazes will challenge the skill of attendees. It is recommended that the public bring lawn chairs or blankets on which to sit during the weigh-off. The always popular event is sponsored by the Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Growers Association and the Department of Environmental Management's Division of Agriculture to determine the largest pumpkin grown in the area each year and to crown an annual local champion. This is the 16th consecutive year that the contest has been held. Joe Jutras of North Scituate won last year's local event with a 1,507-pound Rhode Island-grown pumpkin. Those interested in competing in this year's event or receiving additional information should contact Barbara Frerichs at 245-8245. In case of rain, please call Frerichs Farm to confirm the date of the event. -30- |
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